MARILYN D. ALBER

MARILYN D. ALBER, 66, passed away into the waiting arms of her son, Todd on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Born Marilyn Diane Lough on Nov. 23, 1945, she grew up on her parents farm near Rochester, Ind. She graduated from Richland Center High School and attended Ball State University. On Oct. 23, 1964, she married Phillip Alber and together built their life and family in Fort Wayne. She completed her degree at Indiana University and worked in insurance and finance for several years. In 1982, she established Alber & Associates, Inc., a professional resume consultation and composition firm, committed to serving her clients for 30 years. She loved her family, her dogs and her home, was an avid NBA fan and loyal (obsessed?) Indiana Pacers fan, enjoyed music, writing, boating and fishing at the lake, bluebird watching in her backyard, and was extremely proud of her granddaughter, Kayla's high school achievements, artistic talent and college path. She is survived by a close, caring family, devoted husband of 47 years, Phillip Stephen Alber of Fort Wayne; cherished daughter, Amy Diane Alber of Fort Wayne; precious granddaughter, Kayla Marie Diane Alber of Fort Wayne; mother, Orpha H. Lough of Rochester; sisters, Betty Myers of Lake Havasu City, Ariz. and Pat (Bill) Rogers of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Ann Lough of Culver, Ind.; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, in-laws; and her close friend and business associate for the past 27 years, Diana Patterson. She was preceded in death by her son, Todd Stephen Alber on Aug. 9, 2011; father, Greshem F. Lough; and brother, Greshem Monte Lough. Service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Calling also from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials to the local SPCA or National Kidney Foundation. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com